Can my business survive the coronavirus outbreak? Wondering if your team should be taking steps to address the coronavirus outbreak? All companies need to start thinking of the PR implications of coronavirus (officially known as #COVIDー19) and any potential business impacts, risks or crisis scenarios.
Questions your team might want to consider now as we prepare for an increase in coronavirus cases:
Can your organization deliver at current levels if a percentage of your staff gets coronavirus?
What if an important supplier or partner is offline due to being affected by the coronavirus outbreak?
Do you have trained back-up for every role should your business be affected by coronavirus?
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Will you assist staff if they face extenuating circumstances, such as staying home due to coronavirus illness or to look after loved ones?
If schools and daycares close for coronavirus how will you support employees that are parents or grandparents?
What if a customer or client contracts the coronavirus at your location?
What is the chain of command for addressing concerns should your leadership team fall ill with coronavirus?
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All companies, large and small, need to be prepared at any given time should a crisis happen that affects the company, employees, stakeholders, and community.